Monday, November 28, 2011

ART AND WINE IN BEVERLY HILLS

The Beverly Hills Art Show - which occurs twice yearly - usually finds Denise and I wandering around, checking out the artists' works in the warm sunshine. It often rains on the Saturday Affaire In The Gardens, so Sunday is when we generally make our rounds. This time, Saturday was a warm autumn day in Beverly Hills, which means it was like summer.

In addition to the art, there is a beer garden and a wine garden. I was in the mood for a beer in the summery weather, but the wine garden beckoned and I answered. Fortunately, they had a nice beverage for a warm day, too.

The Line 39 Sauvignon Blanc 2009 caught my eye because I have enjoyed a couple of their red wines before. The white didn't disappoint. It was a windy day, so I had a bit of trouble getting the aromas. The flavors of peaches and grapefruit were not shy, though. The wine has a great finish and a very refreshing acidity.

The wine comes from Lake County, California. It hits an alcohol number of 13.5% abv and retails for about $10 per bottle. While I liked Line 39's Petite Sirah and Cabernet Sauvignon better, the Sauvignon Blanc was a great choice for the day.